Eco-Friendly Home Upgrades That Improve Your Health

Did you know that removing your shoes when you come inside not only helps keep your floors and carpet cleaner, but it’s also good for your health? The dirt you track in may contain harmful substances, such as vehicle exhaust residue, lead paint, pesticides and mercury.

There are lots changes you can make to improve your home, help the environment and benefit your health.

Walk the Walk

What’s on your floors? Possibly more than simple carpets or engineered flooring. Some floor coverings contain VOCs or volatile organic compounds.

In certain people, these chemicals cause nose, throat and skin distress, breathing difficulties, headaches, lightheadedness, nausea …read more